Ben Hanson is a K–12 music educator, curriculum specialist, conductor, vocalist, and pianist based in the Minneapolis area. He currently teaches elementary general and vocal music at Palmer Lake Elementary School and serves as a curriculum specialist and instructional leader for Osseo Area Schools.

Throughout his career, Ben has developed standards-aligned curriculum, facilitated professional learning, coached educators, and collaborated with district leaders to strengthen arts instruction. His work emphasizes creativity, student voice, culturally responsive teaching, and meaningful musical experiences for every learner.

Ben has taught vocal and classroom music at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. He has also worked as a choral clinician, Minnesota All-State sectional coach, festival adjudicator, music director, and conductor.

Ben earned a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Music Education from The College of St. Scholastica and a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University. He is also the creator of Ben’s Music Resources, where he develops practical, engaging materials for elementary music educators.